tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24315320196363961142018-02-13T17:04:33.882-08:00Nancy HendersonHistorical and Contemporary Romance Author
Nancy Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829208583195268599noreply@blogger.comBlogger174125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431532019636396114.post-55616468057388281802018-01-06T03:16:00.000-08:002018-01-06T03:16:11.471-08:00Hello 2018 #goals, #amwriting <style><!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:1; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:0 0 0 0 0 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1073786111 1 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --></style> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XxRQf3CH-Is/WlCv0Jxx64I/AAAAAAAACUY/T0y_eGmq6KIvFDWY6vEFaAWdM39Z_PLcACLcBGAs/s1600/2018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="404" data-original-width="720" height="179" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XxRQf3CH-Is/WlCv0Jxx64I/AAAAAAAACUY/T0y_eGmq6KIvFDWY6vEFaAWdM39Z_PLcACLcBGAs/s320/2018.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">And so it begins. 2018 came in unexpected. In that, I mean I wasn’t prepared. I hadn’t yet mapped out my 2018 writing goals. Who am I kidding? I didn’t even meet my 2017 writing goals. I have no real excuse why. I could say life got in the way, but I’ve used that excuse before and that’s all it is: an excuse. I blame it on laziness. Both mentally and physically. Lately I’m also blaming it on the cold (It’s -2 degress F right now in my neck of the woods!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>So yeah, 2017 was a year of laziness and no excuses. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">So I’m starting out trying to do better. However, instead of jumping on the rat wheel, this year I’m going to say that I’m going to approach writing for me. I think I experienced a degree of burnout, have been feeling burnt out for quite some time, at least two years anyway. So this year, I’m going to get back the true feeling of why I write in the first place. I love to escape in these imaginary worlds I live in. And<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>I also love to immerse readers into that world with me. That’s all that matters. So what if I don’t place in a contest or on a huge bestsellers list? I made my readers happy. I gave them an escape for a little while. That’s all that matters. And that’s what I’m focusing on this year. </div>Nancy Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829208583195268599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431532019636396114.post-50512891619763611022017-12-23T03:55:00.003-08:002017-12-23T03:55:56.995-08:00Word for the new year <style><!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:1; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:0 0 0 0 0 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1073786111 1 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --></style> <br /><div class="MsoNormal">I’ve been hearing a lot about people choosing a buzz word for the new year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>I actually did this last year. I chose the word <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>The word didn’t come easy for me. I wanted something that would motivate me to work hard. I thought about the word grateful but I wanted a word that would do more for 2018. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4G04MKwWNYI/Wj5EHvtBFMI/AAAAAAAACUI/w0HJJiBDlPc_UQofwUTQW_WfP0BNrAKrQCLcBGAs/s1600/2018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4G04MKwWNYI/Wj5EHvtBFMI/AAAAAAAACUI/w0HJJiBDlPc_UQofwUTQW_WfP0BNrAKrQCLcBGAs/s1600/2018.jpg" /></a></div>peace, and I think for the most part life was pretty calm for which I’m grateful. However, this year I wanted to choose a completely different word.<br /> <div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">So after a long thought process I chose the word abundance. I chose this because I’ve been reading and studying about living in abundance. I firmly believe that if you put it out to the universe, the universe will answer. This year I’m putting out a life of abundance. Abundant work, abundant happiness, abundant gratefulness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">So take a moment and think about your word for 2018. What will yours be?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div>Nancy Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829208583195268599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431532019636396114.post-2971388272268765472017-12-15T10:30:00.002-08:002017-12-15T10:30:54.244-08:00Update of Nancy Henderson <style><!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:1; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:0 0 0 0 0 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1073786111 1 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --></style> <br /><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G_JhVpl3-6k/V1n_eym-dVI/AAAAAAAACGQ/nT0pBCSEA3wIqKm_ziwyk4Bm9CMIAHbRACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Blackbird.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="400" height="200" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G_JhVpl3-6k/V1n_eym-dVI/AAAAAAAACGQ/nT0pBCSEA3wIqKm_ziwyk4Bm9CMIAHbRACPcBGAYYCw/s200/Blackbird.png" width="125" /></a></div><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ldk_8WCVJIE/Ujts84SPBqI/AAAAAAAAB7Q/geM7PO4qcMYqkkDDcaEWtvf_5qBEnanYgCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/promise%2Bcover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="326" data-original-width="200" height="200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ldk_8WCVJIE/Ujts84SPBqI/AAAAAAAAB7Q/geM7PO4qcMYqkkDDcaEWtvf_5qBEnanYgCPcBGAYYCw/s200/promise%2Bcover.jpg" width="122" /></a>I didn’t write an original blog post because I’ve been busy working, Christmasing, digging out from getting snowmageddon and have not been writing. So I thought I’d do a blog update of who I am and what I do. <br /> <div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">So if you’re new here, I’m <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nancy-Henderson/e/B002BLZZZG/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1513362539&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank">Nancy Henderson</a> and welcome!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>I’m so glad you’re here. I write historical romance. My most popular series is my Native American series starting with Shadow’s Promise and ending with Blackbird. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">I also write contemporary romance and am the author of the Cold Spring series shown below.&nbsp;</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LG76KG1u-Cw/WQCBC7w6lAI/AAAAAAAACOs/Wl0nvuTQCn8TJ6n8xIKIdgW1DIFdJXXvACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/16487807_10208318527948427_6654462166058507158_o.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1000" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LG76KG1u-Cw/WQCBC7w6lAI/AAAAAAAACOs/Wl0nvuTQCn8TJ6n8xIKIdgW1DIFdJXXvACPcBGAYYCw/s200/16487807_10208318527948427_6654462166058507158_o.jpeg" width="125" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7uxvwZkDa2w/V1n_M3RBb_I/AAAAAAAACGE/bLiMDmf2gWYLvplfM2Lup5-Jgwn9CbuEwCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Second%2BChance.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1000" height="200" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7uxvwZkDa2w/V1n_M3RBb_I/AAAAAAAACGE/bLiMDmf2gWYLvplfM2Lup5-Jgwn9CbuEwCPcBGAYYCw/s200/Second%2BChance.png" width="125" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">I also write humorous cat stories, in my Litterboxes and Hairballs series (book II coming soon).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_rydJCfklac/V1oADwwaz2I/AAAAAAAACGo/sJi56RQ0HPIcTZjrkfpcc9lBZL3o--eZwCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Litter%2BBoxes%2Band%2BHairballs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1083" height="200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_rydJCfklac/V1oADwwaz2I/AAAAAAAACGo/sJi56RQ0HPIcTZjrkfpcc9lBZL3o--eZwCPcBGAYYCw/s200/Litter%2BBoxes%2Band%2BHairballs.jpg" width="135" /></a></div><br /> <div class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</div><div class="MsoNormal">I have a<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8Fj6G9PKAZkv3s3Hyzpjg" target="_blank"> YouTube channel here.</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>And I’m always at this blog and try to post at least one update per week.&nbsp;</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">So stay awhile, look around, check out my books, and thanks for dropping by! </div>Nancy Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829208583195268599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431532019636396114.post-61506230036750664922017-12-06T02:13:00.003-08:002017-12-06T02:13:58.137-08:00Self care <style><!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:1; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:0 0 0 0 0 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1073786111 1 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --></style> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-29SqHUDkYQM/WifCx-3SYYI/AAAAAAAACT4/_jOcUi7L-kAOmpst_kH0nJRP4Bmi5vdsQCLcBGAs/s1600/tc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="678" data-original-width="1024" height="211" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-29SqHUDkYQM/WifCx-3SYYI/AAAAAAAACT4/_jOcUi7L-kAOmpst_kH0nJRP4Bmi5vdsQCLcBGAs/s320/tc.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">I recently came across the quote “Take care of yourself so you can take care of others.” I can’t remember where I read it, and I’m sorry that I’m not quoting the author here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>(If you know of the author, please note it in the blog comments below.) There is also a story of riding on an airplane that talks about self-care. If you don’t put on your own oxygen mask first, you can’t save anyone else’s life. That’s a bad quote of the story, I know, but it’s early. I’m writing this at 4 am.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">4 am doesn’t really seem like a good example of self-care, does it? Actually, getting up early is one of my favorite ways to practice self-care. In the morning, I can take the time to get to the things I love like writing/journaling, drinking coffee, working on this blog or YouTube videos (although lately lighting has been a big problem for filming in the morning), and of course planning. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">4 am has become my favorite me time. I never thought this would be the case, but I love watching the news in the morning, watching the sun come up, sometimes leaving the drapes closed and hiding out from the world. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">The holidays are a great time to practice me time. It’s the time when most of us need it the most. Self-care time can be just a quick five minutes between baking or running between malls and holiday parties.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>I know if I don’t take downtime I will burn out very quickly this time of year. I’m not one that’s enjoying holiday shopping this year. I’m not sure why because I used to really love to shop, but lately the crowds are making me edgy and I can’t wait to get home to the quiet. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">What about you? How do you practice self-care?</div>Nancy Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829208583195268599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431532019636396114.post-19340670092210211392017-12-01T02:30:00.001-08:002017-12-01T02:30:24.850-08:00Courage <style><!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:1; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:0 0 0 0 0 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1073786111 1 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --></style> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7_splk33V9U/WiEvGOi3h7I/AAAAAAAACTo/U-QUwzPrCwQQxf2zTWV6L1qFIXLkNNItQCLcBGAs/s1600/courage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="736" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7_splk33V9U/WiEvGOi3h7I/AAAAAAAACTo/U-QUwzPrCwQQxf2zTWV6L1qFIXLkNNItQCLcBGAs/s400/courage.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">Some define courage as the ability to face your fears and do it anyway. Do you ever wonder how some people get everything done and seem to have it all?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>I personally do not believe that “having it all” exists. I believe it’s an illusion. It’s a goal a lot of us strive for and if we don’t make it—and oftentimes it was practically impossible to make it in the first place—then we beat ourselves up for it. </div><div class="MsoNormal">Why do we do that? I think, especially women, we are people pleasers. We try to make everyone happy and who gets cut when we run out of time? Ourselves. It’s like that with me and my writing. I do everything under the sun trying to make everyone happy and by the time I’m done I’m exhausted and my writing suffers. </div><div class="MsoNormal">So what do we do about it? The holidays are probably the worst time to try to enact a new routine, but we can take this time to think about 2018 that is just around the corner. (Yikes!) Why not write out a list of goals for your self care in the upcoming year instead of or in addition to your other goals? And if you can’t find time to squeeze in the self care after all the other things you have to accomplish why not try to move the self care to the top or even to a higher priority for yourself? I know that sounds easier said than done, right? </div><div class="MsoNormal">It will likely feel awkward at first. Very awkward. I mean, taking care of ourselves before we do the dishes? It’s unheard of! But I promise you, the sky will not fall if you wait a couple of hours to clean up the kitchen. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">I’m not perfect with self care either. The minute it starts to feel awkward, I usually end up doing all my to dos first again and forget myself. But it’s a process. It takes time and sometimes the ability to face ourselves with gratitude and no self judgement can be a definition of courage. </div>Nancy Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829208583195268599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431532019636396114.post-61215671071336741502017-11-26T04:48:00.000-08:002017-11-26T05:02:00.087-08:00How to combat holiday stress, #selfcare<style><!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:1; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:0 0 0 0 0 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1073786111 1 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; 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Here are my five tips to get through these times with minimum stress:</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>Make a list. Maybe it’s a huge list. Just write down everything you need to do to get ready. Then break it down in steps. When I’m writing a novel if I look at it as one huge book, I’m immediately stressed and I lose confidence in my ability to get the job done. If I break it down into bullet points, taking it in small chunks and only focusing on each chuck that I’m currently working on, I keep the stress monsters at bay. This method works with holiday tasks too. </div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>If finances are a source of stress, ask yourself what’s most important. I’m sure your family and friends would much rather have your time with them than any gifts you could buy them. Think about it. Ask them. You’ll be surprised in the simplicity of their answers. </div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>Take care of yourself. This week has been stressful for me. (See? I’m even victim of </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TGQbYnyWUtc/Whq3pMa_AbI/AAAAAAAACTU/Gd-Xp378sWQKNNifXXx8mRE9M4mQWP-mACEwYBhgL/s1600/cup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TGQbYnyWUtc/Whq3pMa_AbI/AAAAAAAACTU/Gd-Xp378sWQKNNifXXx8mRE9M4mQWP-mACEwYBhgL/s320/cup.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>not listening to my own advice!) Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings gave me a stomachache for two days. I’ve decided to eat light for a few days. Fruits, veggies, and yogurt. I’m starting to feel better and I feel confident that I’ve eaten healthy. <br /><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>Journal about your feelings. Oftentimes when I’m journaling I work out a problem I’m having just by writing it out. Try it. It may surprise you. (And it’s fun to pick out a pretty journal to record all your thoughts in.) </div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>Be grateful. Write down three things you’re thankful for right now in this moment. You might think they’re insignificant, but don’t judge yourself. Just write. Do this every morning upon first waking up. It will literally change your outlook on life. </div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-v3PBpsIhwKg/Whq3pgB-9YI/AAAAAAAACTY/s7tHjePjM-M6G3iwq8pNPQp9zsRKiKZWwCEwYBhgL/s1600/bulb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1600" height="160" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-v3PBpsIhwKg/Whq3pgB-9YI/AAAAAAAACTY/s7tHjePjM-M6G3iwq8pNPQp9zsRKiKZWwCEwYBhgL/s320/bulb.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">The holidays can be tough. Remember, you can’t take care of others without first taking care of yourself. Be good to yourself. And remember to be mindful of the wonderful, little, simple pleasures in life. </div>Nancy Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829208583195268599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431532019636396114.post-42210847466186752532017-11-18T14:45:00.005-08:002017-11-18T14:45:57.357-08:00Thanksgiving holiday <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image result for thanksgiving" class="irc_mi" height="166" src="https://publicholidays-us.akamaized.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/USA_Thanksgiving_1920_800.jpg" style="margin-top: 40px;" width="400" />I love Thanksgiving. It's a time to take things down a notch for me.&nbsp; I know a lot of you ramp things up this time of year, but for us it's a sit back and just relax, eat good food, of course, and just enjoy one another's company.&nbsp; We don't do the Black Friday thing. I'd so much rather shop online and avoid the mobs. If I want to go out, I'd rather go out to lunch or just go for coffee or something simple. Keep me out of the big department stores, thank you.&nbsp;</div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Maybe I've grown old. I used to never stop. I did Black Friday every year. Not anymore. I don't know what happened, just not into it anymore. Keep it simple. Quiet. Peaceful.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">What are you doing for the holidays?</div>Nancy Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829208583195268599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431532019636396114.post-26938124420079075752017-11-05T06:32:00.001-08:002017-11-05T06:32:47.854-08:00New video up on YouTube<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8Fj6G9PKAZkv3s3Hyzpjg/videos" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8Fj6G9PKAZkv3s3Hyzpjg/videos</a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BX1HC_kiDdQ/Wf8gfXzxYDI/AAAAAAAACS8/KPqQCPlpGYA8FjSigJAT2k77xXPU2ts5ACLcBGAs/s1600/you%2Bare%2Blovely.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BX1HC_kiDdQ/Wf8gfXzxYDI/AAAAAAAACS8/KPqQCPlpGYA8FjSigJAT2k77xXPU2ts5ACLcBGAs/s320/you%2Bare%2Blovely.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8Fj6G9PKAZkv3s3Hyzpjg/videos" target="_blank">I posted a new video on the booksigning yesterday.&nbsp;</a> A huge thank you to everyone who came out and bought my book!&nbsp; You guys are the best and I appreciate each and every one of you!<br /><br />Don't forget, if you like my videos and want to keep up with all things writing and book related, just click subscribe on my channel!&nbsp; Nancy Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829208583195268599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431532019636396114.post-51211690517597598612017-11-04T03:35:00.003-07:002017-11-04T03:35:51.795-07:002018 book schedule and things<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dQFeUElp67E/Wf2X6qwqzLI/AAAAAAAACSs/QZOEu6dqNXUMWTeT5GvnRNzMlGHnJpC4wCLcBGAs/s1600/desk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="161" data-original-width="283" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dQFeUElp67E/Wf2X6qwqzLI/AAAAAAAACSs/QZOEu6dqNXUMWTeT5GvnRNzMlGHnJpC4wCLcBGAs/s1600/desk.jpg" /></a></div><br />My goal for next year is to get four books written. My publishing goals, however, are a bit different.&nbsp; I’ve made a release schedule for one book per quarter, but sometimes that schedule has to change due to editors own schedules, cover artist schedules, developmental editor schedules, etc. Plus there are the add, trying for a Bookbub, etc. You never know when that could happen. For example, if I get a Bookbub on one of my historical books, and I’m currently releasing books in my contemporary series, I may then need to switch it up and release another historical quickly in order to maintain that momentum. <br />So it all depends on first and foremost, my ability to create content then other players’ schedules.&nbsp; Writing goals need to be fluid to allow for change.&nbsp; All the author can do is hope not to annoy readers, and keep attracting new readers.&nbsp; <br />I’m signing books today at the Scriba Fall Festival. I’m thinking maybe I’ll do another YouTube video on that. Depends on where they place my booth and how crowded it is.&nbsp; If you’re in the area, stop by and say hi! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>’m working on a new writing schedule. The simplest part of this schedule is to write everyday. I’m trying to get 2,500 words per day written, but if I get 1,000 everyday I’ll be happy. I created a schedule that allows only 1,000 words per day to reach my goals. Nancy Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829208583195268599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431532019636396114.post-64089240306124073132017-11-01T14:55:00.003-07:002017-11-01T14:55:55.833-07:00I set some goals <style><!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:1; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:0 0 0 0 0 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1073786111 1 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --></style> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MtOCY0nmYhk/WfpCz7YJs-I/AAAAAAAACSM/-K8dyeYE3q42JhF392OuXhjtXsEbuAUwQCLcBGAs/s1600/desk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="570" height="242" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MtOCY0nmYhk/WfpCz7YJs-I/AAAAAAAACSM/-K8dyeYE3q42JhF392OuXhjtXsEbuAUwQCLcBGAs/s320/desk.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">I have a confession to make. My husband helps me stay on track with my writing. If it wasn’t for him, I’d be lost with self-publishing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Correction: if it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t be self-publishing at all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>In every sense of the word, you could say he was my designer, formatter, developmental editor, everything. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />So we were talking on the way to the city the other day. I told him I need to write at least four books next year. Sure I’d love to write more but with the craziness of life at the moment, four is a good start for me right now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Maybe not always but right now. </div><div class="MsoNormal">So we were breaking down how long it would take for me to write the four books. This is where I struggle. This is where I have not take of the creativity hat and put on the business hat. Four books is doable if I’m smart about it. I need to break it down how many words I need to write per day to accomplish this. Based on the size of the books, I need to write about 1000 words per day. That’s about an hour a day for me. Granted, I don’t always put out 1000 words per hour, but I do on the average so that’s a good benchmark. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">So yeah, making goals is exciting and a whole lot less intimidating when I break it down in small chunks. </div>Nancy Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829208583195268599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431532019636396114.post-44448102124912307692017-10-29T11:35:00.001-07:002017-10-29T11:35:36.662-07:00State of the writer's den <style><!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1073786111 1 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --></style> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NyJ9feO2f0M/WfYfSdlDwJI/AAAAAAAACRo/ngDkKnChDtIJrPGYPew0NF0NpnbuzpynQCLcBGAs/s1600/1029171425-00.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NyJ9feO2f0M/WfYfSdlDwJI/AAAAAAAACRo/ngDkKnChDtIJrPGYPew0NF0NpnbuzpynQCLcBGAs/s320/1029171425-00.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">I’m hard at work on Honor Bound, my next historical romance in the Native American series. This one takes place in the French and Indian War and is kicking my butt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>I’m going to miss another deadline but it’s not from lack of working hard. This time I’m having some research trouble that. I’ve almost got it ironed out so it’s mostly butt in chair now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>The home stretch. </div><div class="MsoNormal">In other news, I’m reading a lot, studying the craft of contemporary romances so I can hopefully get back on that wagon and crank out some more modern-day stuff along with my historicals. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">ACDC’s Back in Black just came on Pandora as I type this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>I’m listening to a lot of 80s music right now, which really help beef up my fight scenes in this work in progress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>I have no idea why but my brain works in strange ways. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">I didn’t do a YouTube video this weekend. The house was too dark this morning and it was pouring outside. Usually I film on Sunday mornings and end up going out back where the sun has just come up, but it’s like cats and dogs out there and doesn’t show any signs of letting up. We’re under high wind warnings until tomorrow afternoon. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">How was your weekend?</div>Nancy Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829208583195268599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431532019636396114.post-90152407025825949332017-10-22T12:32:00.000-07:002017-10-22T12:32:05.736-07:00How do I get published?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q0KsRRJaHZQ/WezyEKTfMJI/AAAAAAAACRY/96tndiD8aDcsm24JCs-jO9NmVcR_WBkowCLcBGAs/s1600/How%2Bdo%2BI%2Bget%2Bpublished_.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q0KsRRJaHZQ/WezyEKTfMJI/AAAAAAAACRY/96tndiD8aDcsm24JCs-jO9NmVcR_WBkowCLcBGAs/s200/How%2Bdo%2BI%2Bget%2Bpublished_.png" width="200" /></a></div>Surprisingly, I had a bunch of questions at last week's book signing on how to get published.&nbsp; I never really thought that people would be curious about my journey to publication, but I got to thinking about it and thought why not do a video about it.&nbsp;<br /><br />So I posted a new video to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8Fj6G9PKAZkv3s3Hyzpjg" target="_blank">my YouTube channel</a>.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uO2W1zmuxL0" target="_blank">You can view it here. </a>Nancy Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829208583195268599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431532019636396114.post-20335339104482512312017-10-16T04:13:00.002-07:002017-10-16T04:13:51.901-07:00Booksigning and new YouTube booksigning videoHappy Monday!<br /><br />I have a new post up on my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8Fj6G9PKAZkv3s3Hyzpjg" target="_blank">YouTube channel. </a>&nbsp; I attended an annual fall festival and did a quick video on my packing strategy and how I set up my table.&nbsp; I hope you'll give it a looksie, and if you'd like to see more of my videos, please don't forget to like and subscribe.<br /><br />The video is at the link below: <br /><img class="style-scope yt-img-shadow" height="224" id="img" src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vxvGv3M7-F4/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEXCNACELwBSFryq4qpAwkIARUAAIhCGAE=&amp;rs=AOn4CLD8ItlPn2fXfAfuq91KZSgYWGkQ5A" width="400" /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://youtu.be/vxvGv3M7-F4">https://youtu.be/vxvGv3M7-F4</a><br /><br />I was asked to do a more detailed video on how I pack for booksignings, i.e. the contents of my two rolling carts that I carry to signings.&nbsp; I'll definitely do that very soon, as well as how I set up my booksigning table.<br /><br />Thanks for watching! Nancy Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829208583195268599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431532019636396114.post-30189261368064146082017-10-01T13:43:00.001-07:002017-10-01T13:43:08.595-07:00A few updates Greeting readers and friends!<br /><br />I've been away from this blog for far too long.&nbsp; I started using it as a static website, but then I soon learned that it was becoming....well, <i>static</i>.&nbsp; Not good!&nbsp; So here I am to tell you about some updates.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NehR2V3DAa8/WdFTRJ9CDII/AAAAAAAACQ4/pmapfHFAYFEC6lnodEyF-0ZCIzX4V0ROwCLcBGAs/s1600/ry%2521Backsto.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="200" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NehR2V3DAa8/WdFTRJ9CDII/AAAAAAAACQ4/pmapfHFAYFEC6lnodEyF-0ZCIzX4V0ROwCLcBGAs/s200/ry%2521Backsto.png" width="200" /></a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8Fj6G9PKAZkv3s3Hyzpjg" target="_blank">I now have a YouTube channel!&nbsp; </a>I'm currently posting one video per week.&nbsp; They're mainly how to writing videos, along with basic talk shops about my routines, practices, and my current book releases and backlog.&nbsp;&nbsp; If you like the videos, please give them a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel! <br /><br /><br />I'm almost done with Honor Bound. It's a complicated plot and took me longer than anticipated.&nbsp; I promise you, friends, it will be worth the wait!<br /><br /><br />Nancy Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829208583195268599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431532019636396114.post-58471239108092660392017-08-06T05:16:00.001-07:002017-08-06T05:16:14.340-07:00The Indian BooksI've written four historicals with Native American heroes. The first one was <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Shadows-Promise-Nancy-Henderson-ebook/dp/B00FGFPA8Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1502021649&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=nancy+henderson" target="_blank">Shadow's Promise.</a> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ldk_8WCVJIE/Ujts84SPBqI/AAAAAAAAB7Q/geM7PO4qcMYqkkDDcaEWtvf_5qBEnanYgCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/promise%2Bcover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="326" data-original-width="200" height="200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ldk_8WCVJIE/Ujts84SPBqI/AAAAAAAAB7Q/geM7PO4qcMYqkkDDcaEWtvf_5qBEnanYgCPcBGAYYCw/s200/promise%2Bcover.jpg" width="122" /></a></div>This one was seriously a historical nightmare. This book was hard to write. There is so much history sprinkled in it. I didn't think I'd ever be able to find a happy resolution to all the character's problems.<br /><br />The second book in the series was <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Blackbird-Nancy-Henderson-ebook/dp/B0135NGGWO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1502021649&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=nancy+henderson" target="_blank">Blackbird. </a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G_JhVpl3-6k/V1n_eym-dVI/AAAAAAAACGQ/nT0pBCSEA3wIqKm_ziwyk4Bm9CMIAHbRACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Blackbird.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="400" height="200" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G_JhVpl3-6k/V1n_eym-dVI/AAAAAAAACGQ/nT0pBCSEA3wIqKm_ziwyk4Bm9CMIAHbRACPcBGAYYCw/s200/Blackbird.png" width="125" /></a></div>Same world, only a much grittier, almost darker, hero.&nbsp; Less history but historical all the same. This one came quickly. I wrote the entire first draft in two weeks.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A9rmaZkN5lY/V1n_uyljaQI/AAAAAAAACGc/H24zpHCw8pk1ecdlq8l7LPsLvn2LTQKmQCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Four%2BWinds%2Bnew.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="438" data-original-width="296" height="200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A9rmaZkN5lY/V1n_uyljaQI/AAAAAAAACGc/H24zpHCw8pk1ecdlq8l7LPsLvn2LTQKmQCPcBGAYYCw/s200/Four%2BWinds%2Bnew.jpg" width="135" /></a></div><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Four-Winds-Nancy-Henderson-ebook/dp/B00XRJOY6C/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1502021649&amp;sr=8-9&amp;keywords=nancy+henderson" target="_blank">Four Winds c</a>ame next. A woman set on vengeance and a hero just crazy enough to try to stop her.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Finally<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bounty-Nancy-Henderson-ebook/dp/B00VN0WWLG/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1502021649&amp;sr=8-15&amp;keywords=nancy+henderson" target="_blank">, Bounty f</a>ollowed. I thought that would wrap up the series, but I was delighted to hear that readers loved this world I'd created. In fact they were asking for more books in the series.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MDL61UREcG4/V1oArNntmpI/AAAAAAAACGs/tjjzGWPeFcQH0i7zuvsMxofO6yN0R93DQCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Bounty%2Bcover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MDL61UREcG4/V1oArNntmpI/AAAAAAAACGs/tjjzGWPeFcQH0i7zuvsMxofO6yN0R93DQCPcBGAYYCw/s200/Bounty%2Bcover.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />So I'm obliging. I have Honor Bound coming out this fall, early fall. I hope you'll love it as much as I loved writing it.<br /><br />Thanks for reading! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Nancy Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829208583195268599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431532019636396114.post-23668756727383754022017-07-25T03:58:00.001-07:002017-07-25T03:58:49.596-07:00A little about meIn case you've just stumbled on this site recently, first of all, hey thanks for dropping by!&nbsp;&nbsp; I'm Nancy Henderson and I write historical and contemporary romance.&nbsp;<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ldk_8WCVJIE/Ujts84SPBqI/AAAAAAAAB7Q/geM7PO4qcMYqkkDDcaEWtvf_5qBEnanYgCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/promise%2Bcover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="326" data-original-width="200" height="200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ldk_8WCVJIE/Ujts84SPBqI/AAAAAAAAB7Q/geM7PO4qcMYqkkDDcaEWtvf_5qBEnanYgCPcBGAYYCw/s200/promise%2Bcover.jpg" width="122" /></a></div>My historicals are set in Colonial America and mostly have Native American heroes.&nbsp; I love the Hodenosaunee culture, particularly the Mohawks and often set my historicals in their world.&nbsp;<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MDL61UREcG4/V1oArNntmpI/AAAAAAAACGs/tjjzGWPeFcQH0i7zuvsMxofO6yN0R93DQCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Bounty%2Bcover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MDL61UREcG4/V1oArNntmpI/AAAAAAAACGs/tjjzGWPeFcQH0i7zuvsMxofO6yN0R93DQCPcBGAYYCw/s200/Bounty%2Bcover.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LG76KG1u-Cw/WQCBC7w6lAI/AAAAAAAACOs/Wl0nvuTQCn8TJ6n8xIKIdgW1DIFdJXXvACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/16487807_10208318527948427_6654462166058507158_o.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1000" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LG76KG1u-Cw/WQCBC7w6lAI/AAAAAAAACOs/Wl0nvuTQCn8TJ6n8xIKIdgW1DIFdJXXvACPcBGAYYCw/s200/16487807_10208318527948427_6654462166058507158_o.jpeg" width="125" /></a></div>My contemporary romances are set in a fictional town called Cold Springs.&nbsp; Although it's fictional, you've probably been in a town like Cold Springs or maybe you live in one.&nbsp; You know, filled with everyone who knows everything about everyone elses lives.&nbsp; And when a newbie comes to the town?&nbsp; Yeah, you can only imagine.<br /><br />So that's what I do.&nbsp; I'm often on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nancyhendersonauthor" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.&nbsp; Send me a friend request and you can learn about the zaney things my cats do or some of the house projects we're currently working on.<br /><br />Oh, and I also write humorous cat books.&nbsp; Yes, all of the stories are true.&nbsp;<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_rydJCfklac/V1oADwwaz2I/AAAAAAAACGo/sJi56RQ0HPIcTZjrkfpcc9lBZL3o--eZwCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Litter%2BBoxes%2Band%2BHairballs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1083" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_rydJCfklac/V1oADwwaz2I/AAAAAAAACGo/sJi56RQ0HPIcTZjrkfpcc9lBZL3o--eZwCPcBGAYYCw/s320/Litter%2BBoxes%2Band%2BHairballs.jpg" width="216" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />You can also visit my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nancy-Henderson/e/B002BLZZZG/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1500980185&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank">Amazon author page here </a>if you're so inclined.&nbsp; Read one of my books? I'd love it if you'd drop me a review on Amazon.&nbsp; Good or bad, tell me what you thought.&nbsp; I'd love your honest opinion.&nbsp; Reviews and the best way to show an author your loved their work.&nbsp; And hey, if you hated it, it kicks me in the pants to do better on the next book!&nbsp;<br /><br />Thanks for reading,<br />Nancy&nbsp; <br />Nancy Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829208583195268599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431532019636396114.post-53028847237547985372017-07-23T04:00:00.002-07:002017-07-23T04:01:35.753-07:00Another Blackbird review - Thank you! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5O7OvCjw7pM/WXSBjuOWifI/AAAAAAAACQk/lqToqKBKVc0Mn1fxf2iAhJvTDUwj09iqQCLcBGAs/s1600/Blackbird.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="313" height="200" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5O7OvCjw7pM/WXSBjuOWifI/AAAAAAAACQk/lqToqKBKVc0Mn1fxf2iAhJvTDUwj09iqQCLcBGAs/s200/Blackbird.jpeg" width="125" /></a></div>Absolutely love it! Was never bored and the story moves on very quickly. Both main have strong and are very determine to get what they want. It's a keeper for me!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Blackbird-Nancy-Henderson-ebook/dp/B0135NGGWO/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1500807598&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=nancy+henderson" target="_blank">Blackbird on Amazon </a>Nancy Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829208583195268599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431532019636396114.post-41310360306151817592017-07-09T10:31:00.000-07:002017-07-09T10:31:12.733-07:00Nancy Henderson You Tube Channel! I have a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8Fj6G9PKAZkv3s3Hyzpjg" target="_blank">YouTube channel!&nbsp;</a><br /><br />I've uploaded only one post but stay tuned for more to come!Nancy Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829208583195268599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431532019636396114.post-19596503879738364212017-06-03T05:55:00.000-07:002017-06-03T05:55:01.316-07:00Patience <style><!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:1; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:0 0 0 0 0 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1073786111 1 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --></style> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pnzX3tlnNUQ/WTKxjaXGglI/AAAAAAAACPc/sTbysOEmn5cKvs_OoQGrHvB0I-5CLPBKQCLcB/s1600/pic.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1016" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pnzX3tlnNUQ/WTKxjaXGglI/AAAAAAAACPc/sTbysOEmn5cKvs_OoQGrHvB0I-5CLPBKQCLcB/s320/pic.jpeg" width="203" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">I recently hurt my knee. I slipped on wet grass and had to be taken to the emergency room. Yesterday I had an MRI and next Monday they’ll tell me my fate on whether I have torn a ligament and what can be done about it.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Pain has taught me self discipline. That I have to live with less than perfectly tidied up house until my husband can get to it. I could nag him about the dishes not being put away but really what harm is it to leave them in the drainer for awhile? It’s not like they’re going anywhere. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Self discipline leads to patience. I can’t get off these crutches overnight. In fact, I have a feeling we’ll be close friends for quite some time. I can’t help that it takes me twice as long to get to my desk. And I can’t drive somewhere at a whim (which saves me mileage, gas, and possible credit card purchases!)</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">I’m thankful that I can still work. I didn’t injure my hands. I can still use a keyboard. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">So I’m patient, grateful, and I’m saving money. Oh the joys of knee pain! </div>Nancy Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829208583195268599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431532019636396114.post-73219106429920288802017-05-11T04:26:00.002-07:002017-05-11T04:26:45.763-07:00Luna and the golf ball<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m4Tf6q0Gf_4/WE09_CT-r8I/AAAAAAAACLg/0adnUpuU4gAkdMdMkv_Z5kyum_iEwKcRwCPcB/s1600/drpem3xzef3kf.cloudfront1.net.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m4Tf6q0Gf_4/WE09_CT-r8I/AAAAAAAACLg/0adnUpuU4gAkdMdMkv_Z5kyum_iEwKcRwCPcB/s320/drpem3xzef3kf.cloudfront1.net.jpeg" width="180" /></a></div>Luna is obsessed with golf balls.&nbsp; She started rolling a stray golf ball around the house a few days ago. Now she somehow feels that this golf ball is hers and hers alone. She will cuff and spit at the other cats if they get near her golf ball.<br /><br />Yesterday she took to sitting on her golf ball. She sits on it all day. Is she trying to hatch said golf ball? If so what does she think is inside? Or does she feel that she's somehow tapping into her inner Tiger Woods? Nancy Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829208583195268599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431532019636396114.post-74880330487808976072017-05-02T02:51:00.003-07:002017-05-02T02:51:59.315-07:00Life, RT Convention, Birds...randomness <style><!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:1; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:0 0 0 0 0 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1073786111 1 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --></style> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3GhVsHlGutw/WQhWNJl1aoI/AAAAAAAACPE/9vOY6lVjcNUuJW-5NrUPgLYE5Xgr7CuZQCLcB/s1600/robin.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3GhVsHlGutw/WQhWNJl1aoI/AAAAAAAACPE/9vOY6lVjcNUuJW-5NrUPgLYE5Xgr7CuZQCLcB/s1600/robin.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">I love spring because of the birds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>We have a bird feeder looking off the deck, and we can sit at the dining room table and watch them. Right now there are robins (although they eat insects and worms and not so much seed at the feeder) and yellow finch. If it ever stops raining I’ll post actual pictures of the feeder.&nbsp;</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pJRjBfYGRB8/WQhWTFJF8cI/AAAAAAAACPI/ipigktDvYXUGSQEF2-S0lhog2EEfY9tEgCLcB/s1600/yellowfinch.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pJRjBfYGRB8/WQhWTFJF8cI/AAAAAAAACPI/ipigktDvYXUGSQEF2-S0lhog2EEfY9tEgCLcB/s1600/yellowfinch.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">Romantic Times Booklovers Convention starts today in Atlanta. I wanted to go so badly this year, but it's just not in the cards. Travel has become difficult lately and I don't think it will be getting much easier in the near future. However, I hope everyone going has a great time.&nbsp; I'll be virtually there watching via online social media, etc. </div>Nancy Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829208583195268599noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431532019636396114.post-18074578651125958382017-04-29T06:45:00.001-07:002017-04-29T06:45:19.861-07:00Stranger is his Bed is now free on Amazon Kindle! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h7lRuwX9rNk/WQSXnGIiM2I/AAAAAAAACO0/m9R7fG1h4Hk75YzVWj430Drn2bA3FpPdQCLcB/s1600/stranger.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h7lRuwX9rNk/WQSXnGIiM2I/AAAAAAAACO0/m9R7fG1h4Hk75YzVWj430Drn2bA3FpPdQCLcB/s320/stranger.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>A spy for the British, Cat Sterling is used to living dangerously. Despite having a bounty on her head, she never expects to be shot in the line of duty and left for dead. <br /><br />Angus French had enough problems without finding a near-dead woman on his property. A Revolution was coming, and British sympathizers have just burned down his tavern. The last thing he needs is to have the colonists catch him housing a British spy. <br /><br />The price on Cat’s head will more than pay for the damage done to his business. He never expects Cat to see him as a real man. And he never expects to learn that Cat has a few secrets of her own… </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I wrote this one awhile ago and had a ton of fun working on it. It was never really a book I marketed very much because at the time I wrote it I was knee deep between two other writing projects, so I kind of just put it aside and forgot about it.&nbsp; However, it was a fast track book, and I love it so much that I'd thought I'd put it up for free.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Stranger-his-Bed-Nancy-Henderson-ebook/dp/B00K5TCA04/ref=sr_1_20?s=digital-text&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1493473059&amp;sr=1-20" target="_blank">You can download the ebook here.&nbsp;</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you leave an honest review on Amazon when you're done, I'd sure appreciate it! Reviews are vital to an author's bottom line and the more we can get the better.&nbsp; Thanks so much! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><br />Nancy Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829208583195268599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431532019636396114.post-78631558920083791932017-04-26T04:08:00.001-07:002017-04-26T04:08:03.219-07:00Life lessons from 100 year olds <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H8gARErQjHE/WQB_gTUatAI/AAAAAAAACOY/wOQftWE1ON0wGtNEpoBX-WRm8ZFByF-SgCLcB/s1600/life.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H8gARErQjHE/WQB_gTUatAI/AAAAAAAACOY/wOQftWE1ON0wGtNEpoBX-WRm8ZFByF-SgCLcB/s320/life.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_501052631">This!&nbsp; </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AThycGCakk&amp;t=18s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AThycGCakk&amp;t=18s</a><br /><br />Life lessons from people 100 years old and older.&nbsp; So inspiring. We spend years, decades, worrying over stupid little things. Where does it get us?<br /><br />Go. Watch it.&nbsp; It will make your day. Nancy Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829208583195268599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431532019636396114.post-31771251076269611592017-04-13T04:05:00.001-07:002017-04-13T04:05:17.008-07:00Second Beginning print status <style><!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:1; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:0 0 0 0 0 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1073786111 1 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --></style> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o7xuQTlNeJk/WO9bTKz5N0I/AAAAAAAACOE/NsSMGF5GUCYzurWKAZx6zTWZ33O3vsX8gCLcB/s1600/16487807_10208318527948427_6654462166058507158_o.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o7xuQTlNeJk/WO9bTKz5N0I/AAAAAAAACOE/NsSMGF5GUCYzurWKAZx6zTWZ33O3vsX8gCLcB/s320/16487807_10208318527948427_6654462166058507158_o.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">We’re having technical difficulties on getting Book II in the Cold Springs series out in print. We’re working with the printing company and so far they have not found the problem. Believe me, it is more than frustrating and I apologize for the long wait.&nbsp;</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">In the meantime, the book can be downloaded via e-book with no problems at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Second-Beginning-Cold-Springs-Book-ebook/dp/B06XH13LRH/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1492081413&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=nancy+henderson" target="_blank">Amazon, of course. The link is here.&nbsp;</a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">We’re giving it one more shot with this printing company and if it’s still a problem, we’re moving it to another company.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Stay tuned for details and again…I’m really sorry for this inconvenience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span></div>Nancy Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829208583195268599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431532019636396114.post-37205212046500398432017-04-04T02:56:00.001-07:002017-04-04T02:56:43.821-07:00Write Naked by Jennifer Probst<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xl5_d1laMaY/WONtXch8IcI/AAAAAAAACNw/6npTgBxxm_cIbPUhmyWFyi6vpfB7cRm9ACLcB/s1600/write%2Bnaked.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xl5_d1laMaY/WONtXch8IcI/AAAAAAAACNw/6npTgBxxm_cIbPUhmyWFyi6vpfB7cRm9ACLcB/s320/write%2Bnaked.jpeg" width="208" /></a></div>I just bought this book in paperback from Amazon.&nbsp; I can't wait to read it. I love Jennifer Probst's books!&nbsp;<br /><br />I bought it in paperback instead of ebook because I want it for my keeper shelf.&nbsp; I'm sure it will be one I'll return to over and over.&nbsp;<br /><br />I have a keeper shelf of reference books, and quite a few shelves house just writer related books.<br /><br />Sooooooo excited.&nbsp; That is all. Nancy Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829208583195268599noreply@blogger.com0